Assistant Director / 1329191 / Jackson

Dismas Charities; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dismas Charities in Jackson, MS seeks an Assistant Director to support the Director in developing, administering, supervising, and evaluating the facility, staff, and programs. The role may require interim Director duties and independent project work to ensure quality services.

The position involves on-site responsibilities with a schedule including 1:00 PM–10:00 PM on most days and 8:30 AM–5:00 PM on Wednesdays, requiring coordination with courts, community partners, and staff teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of academic studies in a social or behavioral science program, or two years of paid social services/corrections experience.
• A four-year college degree is preferred; candidate must be at least 21 years old.
• CPR/First Aid, RAM, SPin, and Defensive Driving certifications encouraged.
• Strong ethics, leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs.
• Provide interim Director duties as needed and handle independent projects.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with agencies, employ staff coverage, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Ethics

Managing People

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Planning/Organizing

Communication

Education

Two years of academic studies in social/behavioral science

Two years of paid work experience in social services or corrections

Four-year college degree preferred

Must be at least 21 years of age

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

RAM

SPin

Defensive Driving Certification

Microsoft Office / Excel

Windows XP proficiency

Job description

JOIN DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit provider's specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services. ENJOY meaningful work, indoor work, competitive pay, and benefits. Do work that POSITIVELY IMPACTS your community, assisting individuals to heal so they can once again be productive and responsible citizens.

Summary: Assist the Director in the development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs. Provides temporary/interim Director duties in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.

Work Schedule: Works assigned schedule. In the event of a work stoppage, work the hours necessary to staff the center; Attends and participates in all required appointments/meetings on-site, within the community, the court system, or at other off-site business-related locations.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday = 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday = 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Director for development, administration, supervision, management, and evaluation of the facility, staff, and programs.
• Programs operate with the understanding that the Federal or State Contracting Authority and/or Executive Management has the right to modify their operating standards, to include staffing requirements and qualifications, as needed, to ensure quality and continuation of services. These changes may affect your qualifications for continued employment in this specific job category or classification.
• Supports Program Initiatives: Assists the Director with the development and implementation of contract compliance and the efficient ongoing operations of the facility.
• Provides Daily Operations and Personnel Management: Assists Director with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, discipline, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and interns. Provides Staff Duty coverage, completes staff schedule, assists with population projections, and provides Resident Monitor coverage. Assists with facility security, safety, and the maintenance of equipment. Performs premises inspection, orders supplies, and maintains inventory control.
• Provides Administrative Support: with evaluations, records, reports, correspondence, and statistical information. Assists the Director with the oversight of the FreshStart Client Management System.
• Initiates, Develops, and Maintains Cooperative Community Liaison Relationships: with employment-related industries/businesses, supervising authorities, other agencies, community groups, and professional associations.
• Maintains Working Knowledge of all Procedures and Policies: Statement of Work, Physical Plant, Operations Manuals, including but not limited to Emergency Drills, Life Safety, Facility Sanitation, and Escape and Unusual Occurrence Procedures.
• Other: Responsible for general housekeeping of their workspace including dusting, polishing, vacuuming, and emptying of trash.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assistant Director assists the Director in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the facility and in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

The Assistant Director assists the Director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Competencies

• Ethics - Upholds organizational values, treats everyone wit respect, works with integrity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff and residents, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills, and encourages growth.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations and meets contractual obligations.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Planning/Organizing - Provides timely responses (oral and written) to residents, management, and government agencies, organizes or schedules tasks, and prioritizes and plans work activities. Ability to multi-task and uses time efficiently.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens, and seeks clarification. Writes clearly and informatively.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: Two years of academic studies in a social or behavioral science program at an accredited college or university or two years of paid work experience in social services or corrections may be substituted for academic studies on a one-year to one-year basis, and two years of supervisory/administrative experience is required.
• A four-year college degree is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, RAM, SPin, and Defensive Driving Certification during initial orientation. Retains those certifications throughout employment and possesses and maintains a valid driver's license with no restrictions which would prevent and/or prohibit the ability to perform job duties, as required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and the ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or Boards of Directors.
• Ability to write reports, speeches, and other similar related business material.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills/Office Equipment: Has proficient knowledge of the most current version of Windows or XP operating systems, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Understands basic PC concepts (files, file paths, copying, pasting, deleting, and moving files).
• Common office machinery includes, but is not limited to a calculator, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, postal machine; and the ability to pass the required computer proficiency test prior to hire.

Other Requirements

• The ability to pass criminal background checks.
• The ability to travel overnight when required.
• The employee must have reliable transportation to meet the requirements of this position.
• The use of the employee's personal vehicle may include but is not limited to, travel to and from meetings, court hearings, agencies, businesses, and residences.
• Other Skill Within your Introductory Period, you must become proficient wi